A Healing Space for Women
Compassionate, thoughtful careHaven Physical Therapy was born out of a desire to create a safe space for women to feel seen, cared for and heard. After working in a variety of settings, and seeing gaps in women’s health care across the lifespan, I made it my mission to create a clinic that helped bridge a gap in the field of pelvic health. Haven means a safe place or refuge. When women are searching for healing in such a vulnerable part of their body, they deserve a space that is exactly that.
Meet Dr. Erica
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Meet Dr. Erica •
Meet Your Provider
Dr. Erica Gladney
PT, DPT, OCS
A physical therapist, girl mom, and former dancer, committed to helping women overcome pelvic floor dysfunction and pain.
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University
Bachelors of Exercise Science from California Baptist University
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Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
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Herman & Wallace Levels 1, 2A, 2B, and Capstone Pelvic Floor Series
Zac Cupples - The Human Matrix
Dr. Erica’s Story
Where It All BeganDr. Erica’s journey to healthcare started at a young age, when she was intrigued by physical therapy while being a patient herself, recovering from chronic ankle sprains as a ballerina. She decided in high school that physical therapy would be her route, and she never looked back.
Finding Her SpecialtyShe completed her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, and then immediately began graduate school to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. While completing clinical rotations during her program, Dr. Erica was introduced to pelvic floor physical therapy. She was compelled to pursue this niche of physical therapy after experiencing pelvic pain herself and receiving care from a compassionate physical therapist. Immediately after graduating from APU with her doctorate, she completed her orthopedic residency at Kaiser LAMC as well as all of the continuing education required to specialise in pelvic health.
establishing her philosophy of careDr. Erica is passionate about meeting patients where they are at, and creating a safe space where patients can come and feel seen and heard. She desires to educate and empower patients to understand what is going on with their bodies and be able to make informed decisions about their care and health. This is one of the reasons she is so passionate about pelvic health and women’s health.
Motherhood & a shift in perspectiveAfter having her two girls, Dr. Erica has become increasingly dedicated to treating pelvic health conditions alongside orthopedic conditions. She loves where these two worlds come together, because in reality you cannot separate orthopedics from pelvic health. We all have one body with many parts that need to work together in order for us to be healthy, thriving beings, so we need to be treated as a whole person.
Personalized care, alwaysThis is how Dr. Erica strives to treat her patients. It is her priority each and every visit to listen to you, and to treat you as a whole person. Your goals are extremely important, and they are what your treatment sessions are focused around. It is Dr. Erica’s hope that you feel like your concerns and desires are being heard and acknowledged every step of the way.
Highly Recommended Products
Dr. Erica’s favorite wellness items-
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Coregeous Ball
This ball is so helpful for so many pelvic floor and breathing exercises. I recommend that all my patients get one!
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LMNT Electrolytes
Hydration is critical for pelvic health! These are my favorite electrolyte packets that taste delicious.
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Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy can be an extremely helpful way to help tissues heal. I loved using mine postpartum.
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Primally Pure
My absolute favorite skin care products for myself but also for my kiddos.
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Pelvic Wand
These are great for working on perineal massage, massaging scar tissue, or working on trigger points within the pelvic floor.
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Support Bloomers
These bloomers are cute, and super supportive for those last weeks of pregnancy and early weeks postpartum.
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Vulva Balm
Whether you are postpartum or perimenopausal, this is the number one vulvar moisturizer that I recommend to patients.
A Few Fun Facts
Dr. Erica was a ballerina for 15 years. Her training as a dancer has broadened her understanding of how pelvic floor health is important for women and athletes of all ages and stages.
Dr. Erica is married to a physical therapist, and completed all her schooling alongside her husband.
Dr. Erica has two beautiful daughters, Glorie and Josie, who are the lights of her life!
Hobbies outside of work: Reading (her goal every year is at least 50 books), running and strength training, cycling on the Peloton, and sitting with a warm cup of coffee chatting with a friend while the babies play.
Thoughtful & Specialized Physical Therapy
for women in all life stagesFrom painful periods, to prep for childbirth, Dr. Erica treats a wide range of pelvic health and orthopedic conditions. Not only does Dr. Erica address the root cause of the symptoms, she is on a mission to educate and empower women to understand their bodies better.
Dr. Erica prioritizes patients’ goals, centering her care around their desired outcomes, tailoring treatment programming to their specific needs.
Women's Health
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Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
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Women's Health • Orthopedic Physical Therapy • Pregnancy & Postpartum Care • Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy •
